Compliance Manager at Abbott

Sylmar, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in setting strategy for internal, clinical, and external audits (Regulatory Agencies, Corporate, Certification bodies, and major clients) to ensure sites are audit ready
Experience managing a team of auditors across sites and acting as a change leader for major global improvement activities in quality systems, audit readiness, and compliance
Ability to represent the division in Corporate advocacy forums and external Regulatory Intelligence Forums (e.g., Notified Body Audit Coordination Committee (NBACC), Clinical Audit Forums, Compliance Council)
Knowledge to assess and share compliance health of the division with management and participate in compliance improvement strategies
Capability to head the Compliance Lifecycle Program or similar, establish effectiveness criteria, and advise Executive Management on compliance and audit readiness
Subject Matter Expertise in Audit for Inspections, Internal/External Audits
Experience as main external regulatory body interface for US, directing/managing internal and external inspections/audit strategies across US sites
Ownership of Quality Audit reporting IT Systems and role as Process Owner delegate for Management Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Manage a team of audit readiness SMEs responsible for auditing/assessing divisional sites, Clinical sites, Commercial Affiliate sites, and Third Party Manufacturers and Suppliers to ensure compliance with Abbott policies, worldwide regulations, and industry standards
Develop department strategy for auditing regulated activities, including proactive strategic planning and resource allocation aligned to quality, regulatory requirements, and business needs
Act as main external regulatory body interface for US and direct/manage internal and external inspections/audit strategies across US sites
Direct audit management, staffing, logistics, and allocate roles/responsibilities prior, during, and post-audit
Review and approve audits performed by direct reports and auditing team
Serve as Division owner of the Quality Audit reporting IT Systems and Process Owner delegate for Management Responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Compliance ManagementInternal AuditsExternal AuditsRegulatory AuditsQuality SystemsAudit ReadinessTeam ManagementChange LeadershipRegulatory Intelligence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this Compliance Manager role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite role based out of the Sylmar, CA location.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for the Compliance Manager role?

The role involves setting strategy for audits, managing a team of auditors, acting as a change leader for global improvement activities, representing the division in forums, and heading the Compliance Lifecycle Program to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Does the role involve managing a team?

Yes, the Compliance Manager manages a team of auditors across the sites and audit readiness SMEs responsible for ensuring compliance worldwide.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees